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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,320.03, 16,996.70 and 6,332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,320.03, 16,996.70 and 6,332.18 is: 9,507.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,320.03 : 16,996.70 = 6,332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,320.03/16,996.70 = 6,332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,320.03x = 16,996.70 × 6,332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,320.03x = 107,626,094.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,626,094.65/11,320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,507.58

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